Swango1980
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The LUGC put a limit on the index a player cam play off in the handicap league of 17.4. Higher handicappers can play, but must calculate their course and playing handicaps based on an index of 17.4.Whether such rounds count for handicapping is of no relevance. Union affiliated clubs agree to adhere to the rules and guidance given to them.
The guidance provided by the home unions in relation to concerns that low handicappers cannot compete with higher handicappers who are having an exceptional scoring day is to create handicap divisions.
Unjustifiably and unfairly seeking to prevent higher handicappers from competing on a level playing field is not the way forward.
Not sure if that is unfair or not on any handicappers who play, or want to play?
Our club has a maximum handicap allowance in most comps of 24 index. I think they've been doing it for years tho. I've played many Opens over the years where all sorts of strange handicap allowances have been applied, that go outside "guidance"
Ultimately, so long as clubs get a good number of entrants in their comps, I imagine they will do as they please, rightly or wrongly. But, unless there is a revolution by high handicappers, I suspect the authorities will simply let them get on with it